The late Astros first base coach underwent emergency brain surgery in 2017 and courageously took the mound for the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day of the 2018 season.

Rallying to an advantage, though, was not nearly as difficult as keeping it.

The Dodgers, who DFA’d Brasier last week in order to clear a roster spot for the signing of free agent reliever Kirby Yates, ...